Japan defence chief resignation blow to PM Abe

Japan's hawkish defence minister resigned Friday over a long-brewing scandal involving the handling of military documents, in a major political blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe, who has seen his popularity plummet in recent weeks over several controversies, apologised for the saga. "I apologise from the bottom of my heart...

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